Application snapshot
Liofilchem Baird Parker Agar Base acc. to EP Culture Media 610338 is a Liofilchem microbiology product supplied by Kormay Biomedicals. Its practical role is bAIRD PARKER AGAR BASE is a selective basal medium for isolating coagulase-positive staphylococci, formulated according to European Pharmacopoeia.
This product is relevant to water and beverage laboratories where filtration, enrichment, colony recovery, and indicator-organism interpretation are tied to release or investigation decisions.
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Application fit for the lab
This product fits environmental monitoring where repeatable sampling and neutralization are more important than a single isolated result. The lab should connect the medium to surface type, disinfectant residues, incubation plan, alert/action limits, and trend review.
Expected colonies or reaction pattern
Typical S. aureus colonies are black or gray, shining and convex, surrounded by a zone of clearing of the medium. After 24 hours incubation an opalescent ring immediately in contact with the colonies may appear in this clear zone. BAIRD PARKER AGAR BASE is selective for coagulase-positive staphylococci but other bacteria may grow. Microscopical examination and biochemical tests will differentiate coagulase-positive staphylococci from other microorganisms.
How to build it into the SOP
- Preparation: Suspend 60.0 g of powder in 1 litre of distilled or deionized water. Heat until completely dissolved. Sterilize in the autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Cool down to 45-50 °C and aseptically add 50 ml of Egg Yolk Tellurite Emulsion (potassium tellurite 2 mg / ml) (codes 80121-80122). Dispense in final containers and allow to solidify. Final medium will contain 2 g of potassium tellurite per litre of medium.
- Procedure: 1. Prepare the sample suspension and further decimal dilutions with Maximum Recovery Broth (codes 610077-620077). Transfer by means of a sterile pipette 0.1 ml of the test sample if liquid or of the initial suspension in the case of other products, to each of two agar plates. 2. Repeat the
Composition and QC checkpoints
- Formula / composition: (g/L) Pancreatic digest of gelatin 10.0 Meat Extract 5.0 Yeast Extract 1.0 Lithium Chloride 5.0 Sodium Pyruvate 10.0 Glycine 12.0 Agar 17.0 Final pH = 6.8 ± 0.2 at 25°C.
Handling limits and documentation
- Warnings / precautions: The product is not classified as hazardous by current legislation and does not contain harmful substances in concentrations of ≥1%. It is nevertheless recommended that the Safety Data Sheet be consulted on its correct use. The product must be used only by properly trained operators.
- Storage / shelf life: The powder is very hygroscopic: store the powder at 10-30 °C, in a dry environment, in its original container tightly closed and use it before the expiry date on the label or until signs of deterioration or contamination are evident. Store prepared media at 2-8°C. WARNING and
- Waste disposal: of waste must be carried out according to national and local regulations in force.
Safety and documentation points
- Hazards: 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture This product does not meet the criteria for classification in any hazard class in accordance to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. concerning the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures. 2.2 Label elements The product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 2.3 Other hazards - none 3.
- Exposure controls: 8.1 Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit value. 8.2 Exposure controls Exposure controls Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Disposal: 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Not be disposed of with household waste. Do not discharge into sewers. The product must be specially treated adhering to o fficial regulations administrative. Offer surplus a nd non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
Before adding it to the cart
- Kormay SKU: KB74610338
- Catalog/document code matched: 610338, 80121, 80122
Before ordering, confirm the current IFU, SDS/MSDS, batch QC certificate or COA requirements, storage temperature, shelf life after receipt, and whether your SOP needs method verification before routine use.
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